What are the metaphors in Tennyson’s poem “The Eagle”?

August 25, 2018 Educator

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is Scout’s comment that her first day of school made her gloomy because, “the prospect of…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout describes her first day of school as gloomy, so much so as “to match the (Radley) house” she passes on her way to and from school. Scout’s…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, how does Clarisse feel about family?

Clarisse values family, unlike the other members of her society. In Montag’s world, people do not get close to one another. Everything is about shallow pleasure and entertainment. This is why…

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HISTORY

Describe the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. Known as the “Fair Housing Act,” it expanded on the previous iterations of the Civil Rights Act by basically outlawing…

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THE PEARL

According to The Pearl, what happened to Kino’s house in Chapter 5?

Kino’s house is described as made of brush. He, Juana, and Coyotito live a simple life with few material possessions. When he finds the pearl, there are limited places in which to hide it, but he…

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THE HELP

Why does Miss Celia want to be accepted so badly?

Miss Celia is seen as an outsider to the close-knit society of the Jackson Junior League women; and, unfortunately for her, she will probably always be considered one. First of all, she’s from…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

What is the cliffhanger in Chapter Two of Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

A cliffhanger in literature is a point in the story when the reader experiences suspense and will, most likely, desire to continue reading. The cliffhanger you refer to in Chapter 2 of The Boy in…

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THE RAVEN

“While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping.” Identify the effect of the…

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close to each other in the text. Here the words “nodded, nearly napping” all begin with the /n/ sound, and the three…

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LITERATURE

How does setting affect character?

Setting can affect characters in literature in any number of ways. They can create conflict for the character, they can be said to form the character, and they can influence the character’s…

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HISTORY

How did da Vinci influence inventors of the 20th Century?

Leonardo da Vinci, the great Italian painter, was also an innovator in the field of mechanics. He created many sketches which were the predecessors to several important 19th and 20th century…

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THE LOTTERY

When does the climax of “The Lottery” occur?

The story builds very gradually to a climax as the number of people in jeopardy is narrowed down from about three hundred to a single family of five and finally to a single member of that family,…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

In the book Bud, Not Buddy, what are some things you learn about Bud from his actions?

Bud is streetwise and tough. He is insightful, creative and wise. Bud also has typical childhood fears. The depth of his character unfolds through many events in the story. The reader sees Bud’s…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

What three words do you think best describe Vera from “The Open Window”? Give reasons.

Vera is creative. After she learns that Mr. Nuttel does not know anything about her aunt, Vera knows she can say anything and he will not be the wiser. She quickly comes up with her elaborate story…

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THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS

How would you describe the city of Omelas?

Omelas is a Dystopian society masquerading as a Utopian society. Although Omelas only has one noticeable flaw, it is such an egregious flaw that the qualitative and quantitative happiness that the…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Why doesn’t Caesar trust Cassius in Julius Caesar?

Caesar does not like Cassius because he is too lean, thinks too much, reads too much, does not like plays, and never smiles sincerely. Caesar may not have known that there was a conspiracy to kill…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is the conflict and resolution for Act I, Scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet?

Act I, Scene 3 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet serves two important purposes. First, it introduces the audience to Juliet and the Nurse. We find out that Juliet is very young, only 13, and that…

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SCIENCE

Is the process of water getting into the cracks of rock or pavement and freezing and breaking it…

Let’s take a look at the meanings of erosion, weathering and deposition, and then we’ll be able to see what kind of process we have here.Erosion is the effect of surface processes (such as the wind…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What does the author mean by “when he and himself agreed upon anything, the thing was done”? Why…

The story was originally published in 1882. The author Frank R. Stockton’s style of writing may seem old-fashioned by contemporary standards. He is simply being facetious when he says of the king,…

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MACBETH

I need a thesis statement for Macbeth regarding Conservative Beliefs. Here is the prompt: Choose…

This is a great writing prompt! Before examining Macbeth’s dialogue and actions, we should look at the specific type of archetype that Macbeth embodies, as well as the archetype he murders. In…

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SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER

Who does Anton compare Patty’s father to?

In the story, Anton compares Patty’s father to Adolph Hitler after he witnesses Patty’s beating at her father’s hands. In discussing Harry Bergen, Patty’s father, Anton theorizes that a ‘man who is…

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

What does Mrs. Bigio do for Holling in February?

In February, Mrs. Bigio not only bakes cupcakes for the whole school, but she also gives Holling two tickets to see the play Romeo and Juliet. She has a special theater membership that entitles her…

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1984

In 1984, what does Newspeak refer to according to Winston’s friend Syme? What is its ultimate…

In Part One, Chapter Five of 1984, Winston is lectured by his friend Syme on Newspeak, which is the official language of Oceania. Syme is an expert on Newspeak because he works in the Research…

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SCIENCE

How does protein help the muscular system?

The muscular system has a number of key functions to play in our bodies, including locomotion, force application, maintenance of posture, etc. We use our muscles to carry out regular operations…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Who or what is most responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare’s tragic play?

The families are most to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Without their longstanding feud, the events of the play would very likely never have happened. From the first brawl at the…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

“Roger’s arm was conditioned by a civilization that knew nothing of him and was in ruins.” What…

Roger is a boy who has natural bullying tendencies. Having been relieved of his duty of tending the signal fire in chapter 4, he heads down to the beach. Instead of just having fun in the water or…

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HISTORY

What did Anne Frank like to do in her free time?

Anne Frank did not have an abundance of free time in the years before moving into the annex. She spent much of her time in school and studying. When she was not doing school related things, Anne…

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HISTORY

I need to write a very small essay/paragraph about Anne Cannon, the astromator who became deaf in…

Anne Jump Cannon was born to a wealthy family in 1863. Her mother instilled in young Anne an appreciation of astronomy as she taught her about the constellations. Anne grew up and went to…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

How does the setting reinforce Mrs. Mallard’s feelings after she learns about the death of her…

In this very short story by Kate Chopin, there are several examples of how the setting reinforces the way Mrs. Mallard feels after she learns about her husband’s death. At the opening of the story,…

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JULIUS CAESAR

I’m writing an essay in response to a question which asks, “What type of leader is Brutus?” I’m…

It’s interesting that you would declare Brutus to be a bad leader, because I think there is more textual evidence that point to him being a good leader than a bad one. Indeed, Brutus is an…

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SCIENCE

Why did Darwin believe that all organisms on Earth are united into a single tree of life by?

Darwin believed that all organisms on Earth are united into a single tree of life by common decent. In other words, Darwin believed that all organisms on Earth arose from one common ancestor. Over…

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JULIE OF THE WOLVES

How does Julie survive in a challenging environment in the book Julie of the Wolves?

There is one very simple explanation as to how Julie survives in the challenging environment of the Alaskan tundra: she uses the “old ways” of the Eskimo to overcome fear. Fear becomes easy for…

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ARISTOTLE

According to Aristotle, what is the relationship between a thing’s excellence and its good?

The first thing to realize is that, in Greek, a thing’s excellence (arētē) and the good (to agathon) are closely linked in meaning. However, in his function argument (Nicomachean Ethics Book I,…

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SCIENCE

Which organisms would share more characteristics in common, those in the same class or the same…

The answer to this question is directly related to how organisms are classified. I will be using the Linnaean taxonomy, which is a particular form of biological classification and I believe is the…

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SCIENCE

What is instructional design?

To put it clearly, instructional design is the design, development and delivery of instructional materials (books, instructions, lectures, courses, educational systems, etc) with the goal of making…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Do you think Zaroff would have kept his word to Rainsford?

The day after meeting Zaroff, Rainsford demands to be let off the island. Zaroff responds by making a “deal” with Rainsford. Rainsford may leave the island on Zaroff’s boat if Rainsford survives…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Miss Maudie is a Baptist. However, as she tells Scout, there is a big difference between regular…

A “foot-washing Baptist” is a way of saying a very strict Baptist. Foot-washing Baptists and Baptists are both Christian denominations and really, they’re both Baptists. But the foot-washing…

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ARTS

What artists were inspired by Claude Monet’s art?

Claude Monet was an influential painter and a founder of French Impressionist painting. Monet lived between 1840 and 1926, and some of his most notable works include Impression, Water Lillies,…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Please explain Youth vs. Experience in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

The difference between youth and experience can best be seen by examining Romeo and Juliet next to their mentors Friar Laurence and the Nurse. When life gets tough and the kids are panicking, both…

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SOLDIER’S HOME

How does “Soldier’s Home” relate to contemporary crises or conditions we face today?

It could be argued that the protagonist in Hemingway’s short story “Soldier’s Home” suffers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His experience in the trenches of World I has changed Harold…

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LUCILLE CLIFTON

What literary feature is in Lucille Clifton’s “Moonchild”?

Lucille Clifton’s “Moonchild” is a short poem, only four stanzas, but there is a great deal going on. I’ll help you examine literary features in each stanza. Let’s start with the first three…

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SOLDIER’S HOME

How does “A Soldier’s Home” apply to contemporary crises or conditions we face today?

The overall theme of the story is a soldier returning from war and having trouble going back to “normal” life after having gone through the traumas of battle. Krebs finds that the people around him…

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TWELVE ANGRY MEN

In Twelve Angry Men, what is the last thing the jurors hear that might influence their thinking…

Before he dismisses the jury to their deliberations, the judge tells them that if they find the defendant guilty, the bench will not entertain a motion for leniency in sentencing; the death penalty…

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ARTS

What are the advantages of Art?

The “advantages” of Art – over pragmatic or constructive activities in the “real world” – are two-fold: for the artist, a means of self-expression, of releasing abstract emotions or…

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MACBETH

what is the background to the witches giving Macbeth the prophecy

The witches (commonly referred to as the Weird Sisters) prophesy that Macbeth will be king of Scotland in the first few scenes of the play. The play itself begins at the end of a battle in which…

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THE OUTSIDERS

In The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, what does Cherry say is the real difference between the Socs…

Ponyboy had always believed that the Socs were spoiled and cruel, but meeting Cherry Valance at the drive-in makes him start to question his beliefs. They form a fast friendship that night, and…